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While not recommended, parents may refuse newborn screening for any reason. The person responsible for collecting the specimen must obtain a written refusal from the parent and include it in the child’s medical record. The written refusal serves as documentation confirming the parents were informed of the possible adverse outcomes of not performing newborn screening and they accept legal responsibility for the consequences of their decision.
The Florida Newborn Hearing Screening/Early Hearing Detection and Intervention Program is pleased to announce that beginning December 9, 2021, the Florida Guidelines for Newborn Hearing Screening have been revised. For more information or questions about hearing screenings or the revised …
The Florida Department of Health, Newborn Screening (NBS) Program, is pleased to announce that beginning April 27, 2020, all newborns screened will be tested for a new condition, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). If you have any questions, please contact the …
The Florida Department of Health, Newborn Screening Program, is pleased to announce that beginning February 3, 2020, all newborns screened will be tested for Pompe Disease (Pompe) and Mucopolysaccharidosis Type I (MPS I). If you have any questions, please contact …